FATSSSA WEEK CONFERENCE: A state of our own; Second Independence''

  FATSSSA Week's Conference: 


''A state of our own; Second Independence''



By Ajayi Samuel Aduragbemi


As we all know that "Knowledge is power" and also every day we learn new things which shape us to fit in in our environments.

The executive body of the Faculty of the social Science, in a bid to enlighten people and the student body at large organized a conference tagged: "A state of our own: Second Independence"

The host, Osarennoma Ogbide mounted the podium and the program started exactly 9:50am with the recitation of the National Anthem, followed by introduction of guest and keynote speaker, afterward FATSSSA president, Josiah Obong Josiah gave his welcome speech saying, "Everyone present would enjoy the time spent." 

The keynote speaker, Prof Catherine Chovwen who was inevitably absent was duly represented by Dr. Ekwerenmadu.

In order to talk about crucial things affecting the country, the conference was divided into two panel session:

- The state regulation of the Media

- Nigeria, Nigerians: Difference

Before the panel session began, one of the keynote speakers, Professor Afolayan from the department of philosophy and also the Sub Dean of Faculty of arts was called forward to talk about "The State Regulation of the media" before the commencement of the panel session.

He started by saying, the state is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring law and order, ensuring the security of lives and property.

Do we perceive reality objectively or are we perceiving a constructed reality as a media personnel? He asked

There are three things to consider in state regulation of the Media.

- Constitutional matter must be considered

- There are democratic issue, how can the media help out?

- is it realistic or constructed?

He further stated, the significance of democracy is to call every citizen into political discussion and not every four years. Political participation should be encouraged among the citizen and they should not only participate during election period.

The host ushered in the Moderator for the First panel session (The state regulation of the media), Miss Esther Ola and Mr. Oyekanmi Abiodun.

While the panelists were Professor Afolayan and Prof Adeshina.

“Do we see the media chasing out democracy”? Mr. Oyekanmi asked Prof. Adeshina

He replied saying, the media itself is also part of social space, so press will always uphold democracy.

“People Will always say the media is a gasoline which should be regulated, should the media truly be regulated”? Miss Esther Ola asked Prof. Adeshina

He replied saying, there is self-regulation which hereby restrict you personally from keeping some things off the social space to yourself and the government should also play its part.


Another question was thrown to the panelists, “what is the hostility between the media and government”?

Prof. Adeshina said, objectivity of a reporter must be eliminated, so top notch official must be used to determine if news which are to be published are suitable for human consumption.

The role of media when it comes to revolution?

Firstly, Prof Adeshina said, “Revolution is an illusion”. He added saying, while planning a revolution do you put in place necessary element, proper strategy will always yield good result and the first session was put to an end.

The panelists were been presented with awards of recognition by Prof. Reno Aiyede HOD of Political Science on behalf of the FATSSSA executives.

The second panel session (Nigeria, Nigerians: Difference) began immediately, the moderators were Mr. Habeeb and Mr. Josiah Obong but who was later replaced by Mr. Tobiloba.

The speakers are as follows:

- Prof Remi Aiyede

- Dr Busari

- Prof Adeshina

- Dr. Suraj Olunifesi

The session was like a general discussion, whereby all speaker shared their personal experience relating the past with the present.

"The youth who are the leaders of tomorrow are nowhere to be found in a gathering like this" Dr. Suraj Said.

"You don't blame the elders for the problem we're facing because it is beyond them" Prof Adeshina Said.

"The Nigeria of the 80's is different from that of now cos then we focus majorly on importation but the oil slump of '83 changed Nigeria economy till date" Prof. Adeshina Said.

Back in the days, 80's to be precise, Nigerians don't need visa to travel out of the country to even London, just grab a ticket and you're out which any delay in process.

Questions were thrown to the floor which were duly answered.

After this session, the conference came to an end.


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